CGIAR, the world's leading publicly funded research-for-development partnership, focuses on agricultural innovations that tackle global food system challenges. With expertise in climate-resilient farming and water management solutions, CGIAR emphasizes the importance of scaling proven technologies to ensure widespread adoption and lasting impact. They address issues like climate change, nutrition insecurity, and market access disparities that affect millions worldwide.

Through the Scaling for Impact Program, they collaborate with partners across Africa, Asia, and Latin America, to bridge the gap between scientific breakthroughs and practical application. By validating and packaging innovations, CGIAR connects them with necessary public investments to reach smallholder farmers. Successful initiatives include the integration of heat-tolerant wheat varieties in Nigeria and asset management systems in Uganda.

Their unique approach focuses on identifying and overcoming systemic barriers to adoption, ultimately ensuring that agricultural advancements in science turn into real-world benefits for communities and ecosystems. CGIAR's mission centers on transforming food systems through sustainable practices and partnerships